Mālama Law Group is a specialized legal practice dedicated to representing wildfire survivors, with a profound focus on cases stemming from utility company failures. Distinguished as pioneers in wildfire litigation, the firm filed its first case against a utility nearly three decades ago and has since secured over $1 billion in compensation for clients. Their deep local roots in Hawai’i, combined with a team that includes both prominent Maui attorneys and leading California wildfire lawyers, position them as a uniquely experienced and community-oriented advocate for those affected by disasters like the Maui wildfires.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, prioritizing personal engagement, thorough documentation, and unwavering advocacy through every stage of litigation. They exclusively work on a contingency basis, ensuring clients pay no fees unless compensation is recovered. With extensive trial experience and a history of taking cases to the Hawai’i Supreme Court, Mālama Law Group is equipped to handle complex disputes against large utilities and developers, focusing on individuals, families who have suffered property loss, business interruptions, and emotional distress due to preventable wildfires.
Services Offered
- Wildfire litigation and claims
- Representation against utility companies
- Damage claims for homes, fences, and outbuildings
- Tree, timber, and landscape damage compensation
- Business loss recovery
- Compensation for harm to pets and livestock
- Diminution of property value claims
- Loss of use and enjoyment of property
- Recovery for lost items of sentimental value
- Nuisance and annoyance damages
- Living expense reimbursement for displacement
- Evacuation cost recovery
- Rebuilding cost compensation
- Lost income claims
- Emotional distress and inconvenience compensation
- Real estate and property law litigation
- Estate planning, probate, and special needs planning
- Employment and labor law
Serving clients across Hawai’i, particularly in Maui and Honolulu, the firm includes attorneys fluent in navigating both local and state court systems. Notable achievements include recognition by US News & World Report as one of the Best Law Firms in America, selections to Super Lawyers lists, and a proven record of favorable verdicts in high-stakes litigation. Their team is committed to ensuring justice for fire survivors and advocating for community safety.
